Croft Street

muba, on July 19, said:

This could almost be a small village scene in Wales, yet its half a world away. Amazing.

Nawitka, on July 19, said:

Hi muba -- that's very interesting. Thanks for letting me know. I think this is a modern embellishment of an older structure. The whole town is quite charming, with attractive buildings at every turn.

muba, on July 19, said:

This looks like a former non-conformist chapel, converted to a home. Even the small villages would have a number of these chapels. The road, the telegraph pole and the trees would not be out of place in Wales. The only thing missing is hills or mountains in the background.

Nawitka, on July 19, said:

Muba, this road slopes gently down towards the sea to the north. There would be hills and mountains if I had moved directly opposite the building and shot westwards. So then it would be quite Welsh I think! Except the trees would be far too large. We do have broom, which is reviled as a pesky weed; but heather is cultivated in gardens here.

muba, on July 19, said:

I wonder if this is coincidental, or are things as they are due to to emigrants from over here.

Marilyn Whiteley, on July 20, said:

A very interesting embellishment, well photographed. Nothing like anything I've seen! Nice work.

Nawitka, on July 21, said:

Drat! My good long comment gone!

Nawitka, on July 21, said:

Hi Marilyn Thank you very much for the compliment. Guess what? This used to be a backyard cabin/bunkhouse for Japanese workers at the lumber mill. The owners (of the cabin) lived in what is now Birdsong Cottage, and they were also Japanese immigrants. The two homes shared a Japanese bathhouse in the middle of the property, which sounds very civilized. Not much detectable Japanese influence in either home now :) I think they are both B&Bs.